The Red Cell Network organises a variety of events to educate and train healthcare professionals, and others involved in the care of people with sickle cell disorders, thalassaemia and rare anaemias.

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Archived events

  • The Red Cell Network Sickle Cell Workshop

    Date and time: 24 June 2021, 3:00pm to 6:00pm

    The Red Cell Network Sickle Cell Workshop will be held virtually on 24th June 2021, 3pm – 6pm.

    Dr Perla Eleftheriou Consultant Haematologist, will be doing two pre-recorded presentations which will be sent out prior to the live event on the 24thJune to give you the opportunity to watch them in your own time. The presentations will cover the following topics:

    -             Sickle cell disease: What should the Nurses know

    -             Complications and treatment advances in Sickle Cell Disease

    The live session on 24th June will include case presentations and Q&A sessions with the following multidisciplinary panel:

    Perla Eleftheriou, Consultant Haematologist (UCLH)

    Sara Trompeter, Consultant Haematologist (UCLH)

    Matty Asante-Owusu, Community Matron (The Whittington)

    Ruth Anderson, Honorary Counselor (UCLH)

  • Demo event

    Date and time: 28 May 2021, 9:30am to 10:30am

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  • Demo event

    Date and time: 21 May 2021, 9:30am to 10:30am

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  • Demo event

    Date and time: 14 May 2021, 9:30am to 10:30am

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  • Demo event

    Date and time: 07 May 2021, 9:30am to 10:30am

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  • Demo event

    Date and time: 30 April 2021, 9:30am to 10:30am

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UK Thalassaemia Society Patient Involvement 

Find out more about the UKTS events that you can get involved with.

Saturday morning exercise classes are also available. Show off your artistic flair in an art competition, or become an advocate for fellow patients - there is something for everyone.

The research team at Whittington Health organise organise monthly meetings in the Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre to have a space to discuss research and other topics of interest with the Sickle Cell patients in the area. This may expand to Thalassaemia patients in the near future.

To find out more please contact them on 020 7288 3747 or emailing Whh-tr.researchanddevelopment@nhs.net